Wieża Trynitarska w Lublinie, Gothic Revival tower in Old Town, Lublin, Poland
Wieża Trynitarska is a Gothic Revival tower in the Old Town of Lublin, Poland, built on a square base that shifts into an octagonal upper section topped with a pointed metal roof. Inside, a museum displays religious artworks and liturgical objects from several centuries of church history in the region.
The tower was first built as the gateway to a Jesuit college in the city and was then completely redesigned in the early 1800s by architect Antonio Corazzi. The work finished in 1819 and gave the structure the shape it still has today.
The tower sits at the edge of the Old Town and still holds a working bell that rings out over the rooftops. Visitors who climb to the top get a clear view over the cathedral and the tightly packed streets below.
Getting to the viewing platform means climbing a steep staircase of around 200 steps, so some physical fitness is needed. Coming outside of peak hours makes the climb easier and gives more time to take in the view from the top.
A metal rooster sits on top of the tower and, according to an old local story, once served as a warning sign for the people of the city. Many visitors walk past without noticing it, even though it sits clearly above the Old Town roofline.
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